Author: Sharon King

Mexi, the northeastern spinytail iguana

Mexi, the northeastern spinytail iguana

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Mexi is an adult female Ctenosaurus acanthura, a northeastern spinytail iguana from Mexico. She is wild-caught and not tame but not vicious, just shy and retiring. She eats mostly greens but occasionally will eat superworms and dubia roaches. She is about 2 1/2 feet long.

 

 

 

 

Lulu, the red-eared slider

Lulu, the red-eared slider

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Lulu is a 5-inch-long red-eared slider, probably female, and around 8 years old. These creatures need a clean place to swim and a sunny place to bask and rest. They are omnivores--they eat both greens and small creatures like worms, crickets, and tiny fish or pinky mice. If given a good home, Lulu could live for another 10-12 years!

LeBeef, the blue-tongued skink

LeBeef, the blue-tongued skink

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LeBeef is an adult blue-tongued skink, probably female. These winsome creatures from Australia are omnivores (both insects and plants) and need a varied, warm habitat. Some experience with reptile keeping would be preferable.

Dulce, the baby green iguana

Dulce, the baby green iguana

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Dulce is a juvenile green iguana on the youngish side (probably about four months old). We think she is female--but iguanas show their dimorphism later on so be prepared for anything! Iguanas are herbivores and need non-oxalic leaves for food like kale, collards, and mustard greens plus lots of other fruit and veg for a good diet. They need sun and humidity and can get quite large. Recommended for experienced reptile keepers.